Truss Rod Tool Size

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Truss rod tool size.

Find the right truss rod wrench size needed in a database of over 75 guitar and bass brands including fender prs gibson martin ibanez taylor jackson takamine schecter yamaha breedlove and many more. There is not a standard type or size wrench for all guitar truss rods. Please note that this tool is specifically designed to make adjustments to nylon string guitars and older big baby models whose truss rods are accessed through the soundhole. Features a nut driver on one end and a handy phillips screwdriver on the other.

The size of the hex key varies from brand to brand with some as small as 1 8 and others as big as 5 mm. Below james skitchy zimmers from our prs tech center ptc explains the signs that you may need a truss rod adjustment as well as the tools required to safely adjust your own truss rod. Some guitars require a more specialized tool. Model 1316 09 universal black model 1317 11 nylon chrome.

10 3 4 long 27 31cm with comfortable rubberized handle. The 3 8 wide 9 52mm flat blade has the right taper and size to adjust a traditional fender truss rod efficiently without marring the nut. What size is the wrench for this model. Comments 2 paul farrell july 19 2019 5 49pm i found this to be extremely helpful.

The truss rod needs a tweaking and there is no rod adjustment tool in the case box. Fender wrench is also sold separately. Possibilities are hex wrench box wrench nut driver or screwdriver. Like martin takamine drills a small hole through the cross strut brace to provide soundhole access to the truss rod nut using a right angle tool.

Truss rod wrenches are made in metric and sae imperial sizes.